Sestertius - Vespasian ROMA RESVRGES S C; Roma
71 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vespasian standing left, gesturing Roma (city) to raise; Roma (goddess) standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA RESVRGES S C
Translation:
Roma Resurgens, Senatus Consultum.
Rome rising again. Decree of the senate.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Vespasian, who was the Roman Emperor from 69 to 79 AD, on one side, and the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign, and it is believed that the image of Roma was included to emphasize the idea of Rome's resurgence under Vespasian's leadership, as the coin's inscription "ROMA RESVRGES" suggests.
